Students in class in the adult education center

Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Center

Reach your academic and career goals at 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站's Academic and Career Engagement (ACE) Center! We offer free services and an encouraging environment to help you in your educational journey.


Transform Your Future at SJC's ACE Center

Build the skills you need to earn a high school equivalency degree or succeed in your career at the ACE Center. Our supportive staff will help you prepare for the GED or HiSET exams, 大学课程, and even the workforce! Our engaging programs are free and assist you in reaching your academic goals. 


Want to improve your English or reading skills? We offer free programs for English language learners, adults who want to improve their literacy skills, and families who want their children to become better readers. At the ACE Center, we're with you every step of the way.

应用 to the ACE Center

我们的服务

High School Equivalency Exam Prep

Prepare for the GED® or HiSET® exams with our free test preparation classes and expert guidance.

English Language Learner Program

If you are a non-native English speaker, our ELL program will help you improve your language skills and build confidence. 

成人识字率

If you struggle with reading or writing, we offer classes to improve your literacy skills.

Family Literacy Classes

We believe that reading should be a family activity! Our literacy classes encourage families to read and learn together. 

College Preparation

Get ready to advance your education by building important skills to thrive in college. 

Career Exploration and Skills

Discover different careers that you can pursue and learn important workplace skills, such as customer service and leadership. 

如何开始

步骤1. 完成 ACE Center Application 

步骤2. Attend an Onboarding Session

新员工培训日期

GED®, HiSET®, Literacy, Spanish GED®, or ESL Sessions:

8-hour session with a 1-hour lunch break


Additional Onboarding Information

Approved New Mexico Exams for High School Equivalency

You can earn the New Mexico High School Equivalency Certificate by taking the General 教育 Development Test (GED®) or the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET®).

The GED® exam is computer-based and has four subject areas:

The HiSET® test can be a combination of computer-based or paper/pencil. It has five subject areas:

Download the GED-HiSET Flyer

Hear From ACE Students

Students in the adult education program work together unpackaging and labeling all the shipments of dictionaries.

Bringing Literacy to the 社区

At the ACE Center, we believe that literacy is key to success. That's why we provide programs to help families improve their reading and writing skills together. Through the "Look It Up" service project, we've distributed over 100,000 dictionaries to third graders in the area.

More 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站 the ACE Center

我们的使命

The ACE Center at 太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站 empowers you to strengthen your academic and career skills in a positive learning environment.

我们的价值观

  • Dedicated to changing lives
  • Innovative curriculum
  • Learner-centered instruction
  • Respect for diversity and individualism
  • Student-success driven
  • 安全 & engaging environment
Ace Center graduating class in full gowns throwing caps

太阳集团娱乐场登陆网站

acecenter@knowledge-gate.com
电话: (505) 566-3270


30日圣reet 教育 Center

3401 E. 30日圣. | SJC 2nd Floor Entrance

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